Photographer | Director | Adventurer
Steve Haining
Photographer
Steve Haining is an internationally acclaimed visual artist, renowned for breaking the Guinness World Record for the Deepest Underwater Portrait Photo-shoot and becoming the first person in history to capture a model portrait series beyond the no-decompression limits of scuba diving. With a remarkable portfolio that spans photography, cinematography, and directing for both television and feature films, Steve has garnered numerous accolades for his groundbreaking and imaginative work.
Steve’s career began over a decade ago, quickly establishing him as a prominent figure in photography. His early work saw him collaborating with top rock bands and performing artists, capturing iconic album covers and promotional material while touring the world. His impressive portfolio led to partnerships with major record labels such as Universal Music and BMI, as well as influential television networks like MTV and Much Music.
By 2015, Steve had become a globally recognized name, with hundreds of his images printed in prestigious publications worldwide. This visibility sparked interest from some of the world’s most recognized brands, leading to a transition into high-profile commercial work. Steve’s creative vision resulted in major advertising campaigns for industry leaders like Toyota Fujifilm and Tim Hortons. His photography has graced the pages of GQ Magazine and the cover of Canadian Fashion Magazine.
With a career marked by both artistic innovation and commercial success, Steve Haining continues to redefine the visual arts, leaving an indelible impact on the industry.
Film Production
Feature Films | Documentary | TV | Advertising
Steve Haining branched from photography into cinematography in early 2015, quickly gaining recognition for his unique visual style in television commercials, music videos, and digital ads. His passion for filmmaking grew as he took on roles in documentaries, TV shows, and genre films as a director, producer, and cinematographer.
Haining’s debut documentary, The Long Ride Home, earned over a dozen notable awards, including several “Best Feature Documentary” honours, the “Canadian Cinematography Award,” and “Best Director.” He directed a successful sequel, with both films securing distribution deals on Broadcast television, Amazon Prime, & AppleTV. His first horror film, Lianne, was acquired by Amazon and pulled a ‘cult classic’ following across the UK. His production studio has grown since then and he continues to build notoriety in both short and long form content.
The team is currently in production of a series that opens the door on the untold stories of some of our favourite professional artists set for a 2026 release.